UN Tourism launches WhatsApp-based courses
Tue, 12 May 2026
UN Tourism launches the Digital Course on Hospitality via WhatsApp, a training initiative designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, and SMEs across the hospitality and tourism sector.
Innovation celebrated in Marrakesh as UN Tourism backs startups
Mon, 04 May 2026
UN Tourism advanced innovation and investment as key pillars for a sustainable tourism sector at a Marrakech conference, where startups in digital tourism, gaming and gastronomy were recognised for showcasing Moroccan creativity globally.
UN Tourism, Inter-American Development Bank partner on data-driven tourism
Thu, 16 Apr 2026
UN Tourism has joined with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to further advance the role of data and governance in tourism development across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Emirates Villages Running Races earn UN Tourism recognition
Sun, 29 Mar 2026
The Emirates Villages Running Races, organised by the Emirates Council for Balanced Development under the patronage of Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, have received international recognition from UN Tourism for Social Impact in Sports Tourism.
UN Tourism strengthens tourism measurement in global economic system
Wed, 18 Mar 2026
Tourism drives global movement, jobs, and trade, but measurement lags behind growth. At the UN Statistical Commission, UN Tourism promoted global standards to improve data accuracy, enabling governments and businesses to rely on consistent, comparable tourism statistics.
UN Tourism, TUI Care Foundation partner to support African Rural Artists
Wed, 04 Mar 2026
UN Tourism and the TUI Care Foundation’s “Colourful Cultures” initiative funds five African NGOs, empowering artisans to generate income, preserve heritage, and drive community development, marking UN Tourism’s first direct support to grassroots organizations.
UN Tourism opens call for Best Tourism Villages 2026
Sun, 01 Mar 2026
UN Tourism has reopened applications for its Best Tourism Villages initiative. Since 2021, it has received over 1,000 applications from 100 countries, recognising over 230 villages and supporting 83 others across 65 countries and five global regions.
UN Tourism charts path to 2027 sustainable tourism year
Tue, 03 Feb 2026
UN Tourism is moving from dialogue to action as it prepares for the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism 2027. Mandated by the UN General Assembly, it has now launched a new Road Map, advancing its commitment to implementation.
UAE Minister, UN Tourism Secretary-Gen explore partnership opportunities
Mon, 26 Jan 2026
Abdullah Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, emphasised enhancing cooperation and partnerships with UN Tourism, exchanging expertise across tourism sectors. He made the remarks during a bilateral meeting with UN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nowais at FITUR Madrid 2026.
UN Tourism, IB partner on high school tourism education
Sun, 14 Dec 2025
UN Tourism and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) have agreed to work together to increase access to tourism education at high school level. A new Memorandum of Understanding will see the two organizations work together on a series of initiatives aimed at increasing the provision and quality of tourism education in schools globally.
UN Tourism advances climate action at COP30
Sun, 07 Dec 2025
Tourism reaffirmed its growing role in global climate action at COP30, building on the momentum from COP29. Over two dedicated Tourism Thematic Days (November 19–20), UN Tourism and the Ministry of Tourism of Brazil convened a broad range of tourism stakeholders to advance solutions for a low-carbon and climate-resilient tourism sector.
UN Tourism welcomes TikTok Superstar Khaby Lame as Ambassador
Mon, 17 Nov 2025
UN Tourism has welcomed Khaby Lame, the world’s most-popular TikTok creator, as its newest Ambassador.
UN Tourism expands its Affiliate Members network
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
UN Tourism has announced 22 new Affiliate Members, including 2 Destination Management Organisations, 7 for-profit companies, 6 associations and NGOs, 3 universities, and 4 others. They represent 14 countries across the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
UN Tourism confirms new Chair of World Committee on Tourism Ethics
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
The UN Tourism General Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Professor Marina Novelli as the new Chair of the World Committee on Tourism Ethics.
UN Tourism, music partner to drive innovation and job creation
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
UN Tourism has partnered with UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle (UMHL), the entertainment-driven hospitality venture powered by Universal Music Group (UMG) and the Centre for Music Ecosystems (CME) to harness the power of music tourism to drive economic growth and job creation, with a focus on high-growth-potential economies.
UN Tourism sets AI agenda as Assembly concludes in Riyadh
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
UN Tourism has concluded the biggest General Assembly in its 50-year history, confirming new leadership, and announcing a shared vision for innovation and Artificial Intelligence.
Shaikha Al Nowais confirmed as new UN Tourism Secretary General
Mon, 10 Nov 2025
Shaikha Al Nowais of the UAE has been confirmed as the new Secretary-General of UN Tourism by the organisation’s General Assembly, which is currently meeting in Riyadh.
26th UN Tourism General Assembly kicks off in Riyadh
Sun, 09 Nov 2025
The 26th session of the UN Tourism General Assembly opened in Riyadh, marking a historic first for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and the largest Assembly since UN Tourism was founded 50 years ago.
UN Tourism, UTM highlight events as drivers of local development
Thu, 06 Nov 2025
UN Tourism’s Asia-Pacific Member States met to boost capacity and explore how meetings and events can drive sustainable economic, social, and cultural growth.
UN Tourism, Swiss University link tourism, fashion
Thu, 06 Nov 2025
UN Tourism and Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) have again partnered to spotlight inspiring examples of how fashion can drive cultural tourism, boost local trade, and spark innovation in destinations around the world.
Oman to participate in 26th Session of UN Tourism Organisation in Riyadh
Thu, 06 Nov 2025
Oman will take part in the 26th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations Tourism Organisation, to be held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from November7 to 11, 2025—under the theme “AI-powered Tourism: Redefining the future.”